23 September 2015 Delays of 1 - 1 1/2 hours due to baggage handler strike at Or Tambo today. Strike effecting South African Airways flights. Two flights left without luggage.

August 25, 2013 Or Tambo airport back in the news today. Starting tomorrow, 6am, South African airport workers and refuellers will strike. Only a matter of time before flights will be delayed. Call them. We will be updating as the days go on. SAA Strike. Workers have been told to not demonstrate on airport property. (Still nothing to stop them blocking airport roads)